Wednesday, July 26, 2017

After a brief hiatus, I finally decided to give a second
life to this blog. What could be a better way to restart my writing than
writing about a skincare brand that has taken the organic skincare industry by
storm? Yes, this post is about my favourite product brand, Juicy Chemistry!

What is Juicy Chemistry?

For the uninitiated, Juicy Chemistry is a natural and
organic product brand, which includes a range of skin care, hair care, and body
care products. These products are free from chemicals, artificial colorants,
preservatives, and parabens. They include natural and organic ingredients that
are safe for the skin and hair. Learn more about it here.

Juicy Chemistry: Natural and Organic Skin and Hair Care

When Juicy Chemistry was launched in Nykaa, I was thrilled
to try the entire range. As I have normal to dry skin type, I tried quite a few
skincare and hair care products from Juicy Chemistry that are meant for dry skin and frizzy hair.
Here is my review of each of the product after trying them religiously for a
good six to seven months.

Packaging

Juicy Chemistry products defy the saying “Don’t judge the
book by its cover” as they have such an attractive packaging much like their
contents. The products come in recyclable plastic jars. Each jar is carefully
sealed with a silver foil to protect the product. Once the silver foil is
removed, you should replace it with the plastic cover/protector that comes
separately with the product. Besides the plastic protector, you also get a
wooden spatula and a natural loofah with every purchase for FREE. What more
could you ask for?

Additional notes: As the Juicy Chemistry products don’t have
preservatives, it is recommended to always scoop out the product using the
spatula and secure the jar with the protector to maintain the hygiene of the
product.

Price

Though the brand is around for some time now, it shot to
fame only with its launch in Nykaa, a few months back. The launch price seemed
lighter on our pockets and had value for money. Within a span of six months,
there is a sharp hike in the price of many products, which pushes Juicy
Chemistry to the luxury segment.

Here is the list of Juicy Chemistry Hits and Misses

Ylang Ylang and Lavender Oatmeal Daily Cleanser
– A Holy Grail

This is my holy grail in a jar. I use the Ylang Ylang and
Lavender Oatmeal Daily Cleanser almost every day. Thanks to the ylang ylang and lavender
essential oils in it. It smells heavenly, so much so that whenever I feel a
little down, I catch a whiff of it and I’m good to go. This cleanser is not
just a mood lifter, but a skin saviour too. I mix it as recommended with milk
or milk cream and apply to the wet face in a circular motion and rinse well.
Voila! My skin feels soft and supple. It has a coarse texture due to the
presence of oatmeal, which helps in mild exfoliation as well.

My recommendation: Should I say more? Go for it. The Ylang Ylang and Lavender
Oatmeal Daily Cleanser will make your day. I have already repurchased it despite
the price hike. Highly recommended for all!

I tried two body butters from Juicy Chemistry. A sweet
Classic Rose body butter and a spicy and wild Neroli and Rosehip body butter. While
the Classic Rose body butter has a sweet and soothing fragrance that is just
right for a moisturizer, the Neroli and Rosehip body butter has a strong and
wild smell. The high notes of the Neroli frangrance in this body butter are
extremely enduring, making a deodorant redundant. However, if you are sensitive to spicy fragrance,
I suggest you stay away from the Neroli and Rosehip body butter and choose another
from their range of body butters. Similarly, it has a very thick consistency,
which easily melts into a damp skin though. Go for it only if you have
extremely dry and damaged skin.

Additional notes: I had purchased a full size (50g) product
of the Neroli and Rosehip body butter, and a small size (15g) product of the
Classic Rose body butter, which are now used to the last drop.

My recommendation: I give a big thumbs up to both the Neroli
and Rosehip body butter and the Classic Rose body butter. As mentioned, the Neroli
and Rosehip body butter may not suit people with normal to combination skin
types. It is strictly meant for people with normal to dry and damaged skin.

I tried the Red Rasberry seed & Spearmint day cream,
which has red raspberry seed and carrot seed oil as its chief ingredients. Raspberry
seed and carrot seed has moisturizing properties in them, which help to keep the
skin hydrated and supple. This day cream also claims to double up as a
sunscreen as it contains natural SPF that protects the skin from the UVA, UVB,
and UVC rays. Quite a mouthful claim indeed! However, it failed miserably as a
day cream as it made my face look cakey and all made-up. The texture of the
cream is very thick, making it difficult to blend into the skin. To top it all,
the cream has become rock solid in the cold Bengaluru weather, which doesn’t emulsifies
even on the damp skin. I cannot comment on how this product fares as a sunscreen
as I did not get a chance to roam in the sun.

I tried the Rosy Rose lip butter and the Rosy Rose lip scrub.
The sweet rose fragrance dominates these products much like the Classic Rose
body butter. The Rosy Rose lip butter has a sheer coverage and tingles upon
application. As mentioned, it is not free from fragrance. It has a medium rose
fragrance that lingers for some time. The lip butter protects the lips from the
moisture loss and keeps them hydrated for an hour at the maximum. After
sometime, it may need reapplication as with the other lip balms. It has also
helped in lightening my lips a bit.

Talking about the Rosy Rose lip
scrub, it has a coarse texture for gentle exfoliation. It is visibly a blend of
sugar, almond oil, and rose essence. Upon rubbing the solution on the lips, I
can see instant results. My lips feel softer and supple. Again, the Rosy Rose
lip scrub has also helped in lightening my lips.

My recommendation: I will recommend the Rosy Rose lip butter
and the Rosy Rose lip scrub, but only if you are a fan of sweet fragrances. I
wish I also repurchase the Rosy Rose lip butter and the Rosy Rose lip scrub,
but with the sudden sharp hike in the price of these products, I’m forced to
opt out and look for other options.

The Rosy Rose lip butter and the Rosy Rose lip scrub retails for RS 350/- each

Let's continue to explore more Juicy Chemistry products in the next post. The chemistry continues........